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Man dies after being hit by truck

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Springfield police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that happened on Plainfield Street at about 8 p.m. More>>

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Amber Alert canceled after children found safe in Connecticut

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The two children allegedly kidnapped by their father from a Braintree foster home were found safe in Windsor, CT, Monday night.
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Neighbors react to accident that killed a 7-year-old Video included

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Police tape circled a busy Westfield intersection Monday afternoon as investigators worked to piece together a tragic accident that left a little boy dead. More>>

New England sending help to Oklahoma

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New England aid organizations are sending help to Oklahoma to help with the tornado relief efforts. More>>

Springfield to vote on casino July 16

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The Springfield City Council has voted to have residents vote on whether they want a casino on July 16. More>>

Westfield boy killed in traffic accident Video included

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Westfield police say a 7-year-old boy has been killed in a traffic accident this afternoon near the corner of Montgomery and Crown Street. More>>

Springfield home invasion victims talk to CBS 3 Video included

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Springfield police are searching for two suspects involved in an early morning home invasion at 320 Franklin Street. The husband and wife living in the home spoke to CBS 3, but asked to remain anonymous More>>

Mohegan Sun MA announces partnership with Hanover Theatre

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Mohegan Sun Massachusetts announced that it will be partnering with The Hanover Theatre to co-promote the upcoming Happy Together Tour that will visit Worcester on June 25. More>>

Granby officers to have bigger presence in support of click it or ticket campaign

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More police officers will be on the road in Granby over the next few weeks. More>>

Gov. Patrick and Mrs. Patrick welcome first grandchild

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Sarah Baker Patrick Morgese, the eldest daughter of Diane and Deval Patrick, and her husband, Marco Morgese, welcomed their son into the world this morning in San Francisco.
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Update: 7-year-old drowns in Wilbraham Saturday

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We have new information from Wilbraham police on the 7-year-old who drowned Saturday. More>>

Sen. Elizabeth Warren gives commencement speech in Springfield Video included

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Sunday, returning to the building where she earned the Democratic nomination just last year, Springfield College's class of 2013 got to hear from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. More>>

Orange police searching for missing child

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There are not a lot of details available just yet, but Massachusetts State Police confirmed to CBS 3 that a search is taking place for a missing child in and around Millers River. More>>

Holyoke man arrested on drug and weapon charges

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Holyoke police arrested a 24-year-old resident who is now facing numerous drug and illegal weapon charges. More>>

Western MA residents eager to see Powerball numbers Video included

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It was probably one of, if not the most eagerly awaited lottery drawing in the country's history as 43 states looked on with $600 million on the line in Saturday night's Powerball. More>>

WNEU Law School holds graduation without IRS speaker Video included

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Saturday morning, nearly 160 Western New England University law students received their degrees inside Symphony Hall. More>>

7-year-old girl dies due to apparent drowning in Wilbraham

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A 7-year-old girl died Saturday evening after what appears to be an accidental drowning. More>>

Powerball craze continues across Western MA Video included

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Powerball tickets continue to fly off the shelves at stores across the country and here in Western Massachusetts. More>>

Western MA excited over $600 Million Powerball drawing Video included

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Friday afternoon, lottery officials confirmed that Saturday night's Powerball drawing has hit an estimated $600 million. More>>

Chicopee standoff responders honored during Boston ceremony Video included

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Several Chicopee officers and state police troopers were honored for their role in last year's Chicopee standoff during an awards ceremony in Boston on Friday. More>>

Congressman Richard E. Neal issues statement on the passing of Dalton native in Afghanistan

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Congressman Richard E. Neal issued this statement Friday on the passing of Dalton native, Mitchell Daehling: "My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of Army Specialist Mitchell Daehling of Dalton More>>

Attorneys for James 'Whitley' Bulger fight prosecutors' request for juror background checks

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Defense attorneys for alleged gangster James "Whitey" Bulger are fighting a request from prosecutors to do criminal background checks on potential jurors. More>>

Mohegan Sun Mass announces partnership with Finard Properties in Palmer

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Mohegan Sun Massachusetts announced a partnership with Boston-based commercial real estate investment and development company Finard Properties Friday.
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Testimony continues in murder trial of Armando Olivares

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The testimony continued in the murder trial of Armando Olivares Friday. Olivares is charged with murdering Reality Shabazz Walker in 2010 in Springfield. More>>

Springfield College to host graduate program commencement ceremony

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Springfield College will host its commencement ceremony for their graduate programs on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.  More>>

'Safety bullet' designed to prevent accidental gun deaths Video included

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As the gun debate continues nationwide, there is a new tool being used to prevent accidental gun-related deaths, especially among children. More>>

Kiley Middle School holds open house for potential teachers Video included

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Close to two dozen teaching candidates made their way to Kiley Middle School, hoping to be part of the turn around for the level four school. More>>

Victim of fatal pedestrian accident identified

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Springfield police have identified Tuesday's fatal accident victim at 58-year-old Edwin Oscar Simonetty. A pickup truck on Plainfield Street hit and killed him in the north end. The trucks' driver Ale More>>

Local Firefighters and Police Graduate from advanced fire investigation course

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Twenty-six members of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy including one Holyoke firefighter graduated from a six-day Advanced Fire investigation course Thursday.
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Lawyers request Cara Rintala's bail be set at $250,000

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Lawyers for accused murderer Cara Rintala are requesting her bail be set at $250,000. Rintala is awaiting retrial for the 2010 murder of her wife, Annamarie Cochran Rintala. More>>

Lt. Gov. visits 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Municipal Airport Video included

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The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base is being recognized as one of the country's leading alert sites and Thursday the Lt. Governor came to congratulate them. More>>

Springfield teachers will be paid more under new contract

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After 18 months of negotiations, Springfield teachers have a new contract. School officials say the teachers have signed to a four-year contract that will increase their salary.
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The Greater Springfield NAACP will hold its annual membership banquet Thursday

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The Greater Springfield NAACP will hold their Annual Membership Banquet on Thursday at 6 p.m. The theme of the event is, "We shall not be moved." More>>

Statement from Sen. Warren in recognition of National Police Week

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren issued a statement for the Congressional Record in recognition of National Police Week on Wednesday.
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Holyoke police continue to investigate shooting Tuesday night

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Holyoke police are still investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night.
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Springfield man killed by police after early morning shootout Video included

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A domestic disturbance turned deadly Wednesday morning on Albermarle Street in Springfield. More>>

Jury finds Domino's not liable for 2007 death of delivery driver Video included

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A jury ruled that Domino's pizza is not liable for the killing of one of their delivery drivers. Corey Lind, of Chicopee, was murdered on the job in 2007.
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Fallen officers praised by President Obama

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Springfield Officer Kevin Ambrose and Westfield Officer Jose Torres, both killed in the line of duty in 2012, were honored by President Barack Obama Wednesday at the National Peace Officers' Memorial. More>>

Anthony Baye sentenced to 19-20 years in prison Video included

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Confessed serial arsonist Anthony Baye was taken out of a Hampshire Superior courtroom in handcuffs Wednesday morning. More>>

Civilian workers at Westover Air Reserve Base to take furlough days

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Civilian workers at Westover Air Reserve Base will start taking furlough days in July. More>>

Murder trial involving Easthampton man set to begin in June

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The murder trial of an Easthampton man is set to begin in June. Welch is accused of killing his girlfriend, Jessica Ann Pripstein during an argument in February of last year. Police say when they arrived More>>

Water main break located in Springfield between Maple Street and Union Street

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A CBS 3 crew is headed out to a water main break located between Maple and Union streets. More>>

7 cited for trespassing at Quabbin Reservoir

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The State Police notified the Springfield office of the FBI who is going to increase patrols around public water supplies following the incident. More>>

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Son of fallen officer to follow in father's footsteps Video included

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120 police officers were killed in the line of duty across the country in 2012, two of them from Western Massachusetts - officers Kevin Ambrose and Jose Torres. More>>

Springfield fire reveals marijuana operation Video included

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An early morning fire on Draper Street in Springfield uncovered a large scale marijuana distribution operation. Since that time authorities have arrested two people they say were involved. More>>

Sunderland woman changes plea in connection with fatal motorcycle crash

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A Sunderland woman has changed her plea to guilty in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash. More>>

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